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Leeward Community College is a medium two-year, public school with 6,225 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1968 and is the only institution located in
Pearl City,
Hawaii.
Academic Offerings
1-year certificate and associate's degree are offered at Leeward Community College.
Majors
Offered
18
Leeward Community College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 18 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Computer Science, Education, Automotive and Mechanic, and Graphic Design and Animation. Read the details about
Majors offered at this college and see program
Ratings.
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The student retention rate at Leeward Community College is relatively low at 69% (close to Hawaii average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.
Student Retention
69%
Fair
The graduation rate at Leeward Community College is very low: 24%. Around 25% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to faculty ratio at Leeward Community College is reasonably decent - 20:1. Read more information about instruction at this college in the
Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition cost is relatevely low - around $8,300 annually. The additional fees at Leeward Community College (not included in tuition costs) are about $100; which comes to $8,400 per year.
Read the details about Leeward Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the
Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.
The undergraduate application fee at Leeward Community College is $25.00.
To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Leeward Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (808) 455-0011 or check
Leeward Community College Website.
Opportunities and Services
Safety
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Safe
Leeward Community College offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Leeward Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
At present there is no on-campus housing at Leeward Community College.
Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Leeward Community College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.
Based on the college crime information, Leeward Community College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the
Campus Crime report for this college.
Leeward Community College Location and Address
Postal Address:
Leeward Community College
96-045 Ala Ike
Pearl City, Hawaii
96782-3366, USA